IN THIS ISSUE (click on an item to go directly to it)
NEWS
 President Hatch arrives on campus
Dr. Nathan O. Hatch, the thirteenth president of Wake Forest, began his first official day in the office on July 1. The official Web site for Dr. Hatch was also launched on July 1. The site contains recent speeches and essays, an extensive biography and curriculum vitae, and photos of Dr. Hatch and his family.
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Admissions sees record number, more diversity in 2005 applicants
The first-year class entering Wake Forest in fall 2005 will include 1,120 students. Applications increased 20 percent from last year to a record high 7,481, nearly 1,200 more than were received in 2004. "We are especially pleased with our increases in multicultural students and North Carolinians," said Director of Admissions Martha Allman ('82, MBA '92). Seventeen percent of the enrolled students are minorities, the largest number ever, Allman said. That is up 3 percent from last year.
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ACADEMICS
Faculty members provide back to school tips for parents
Wake Forest faculty members have collaborated to provide back to school tips for parents of elementary and high school students. How should you handle bullying? What can you do to get your child to eat healthy lunches at school? How can you accentuate the positive with your child, or get him or her to engage in enough physical activity? Read more from the experts.
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ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Alumni Association thanks Dr. Hearn, welcomes Dr. Hatch
Jim Stone ('70), president of the Wake Forest Alumni Association, reflects on the transition in presidential leadership at Wake Forest: "As president of the Wake Forest Alumni Association, I can assure you that we have every reason to expect the University's positive momentum to continue onward and upward under Dr. Hatch's leadership. In fact, anticipating his arrival in Winston-Salem, Dr. Hatch recently asked alumni 'to dream boldly.'"
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Media pays tribute to leadership of Dr. Hearn
A number of newspapers have paid tribute to the leadership of Dr. Hearn in honor of his retirement. From the Raleigh News and Observer: "In his accomplishments, in his integrity, in his forceful yet genteel leadership lies the professional DNA of one born to be a university president" (article here
and
here). From the Winston-Salem Journal: "'I often told people who called me about jobs that I had the best (university) presidency in America,' [Hearn] said. 'This place became my home in some deep and fundamental sense.'" ( article here
). From the Charlotte Observer: "Hearn…leaves an institution that stands with Duke University, Emory University and other top schools of the South as among the best in the nation." (
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Summer outdoor concert at Reynolda House
Enjoy an evening under the stars at Reynolda House with the soulful bluegrass sounds of Merlefest award-winning "Polecat Creek," performing Saturday, July 23, 2005, at 8:00 p.m. Polecat Creek will perform songs from their new release, "Leaving Eden," including "Come By Here," winner of Merlefest's Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. Laurelyn Dossett and Kari Sickenberger combine superb storytelling with perfect harmonizing that seems not to have 'left Eden'. Admission is $10 adults, $8 students/seniors.
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Make plans to attend Homecoming (9/23-24)
Attention College and Calloway alumni from classes ending in 0 and 5: class reunions are less than three months away, and we hope that you are making plans to join us for Homecoming the weekend of September 23-24, 2005. Specific class details are available on our Web site. You should receive your homecoming brochure soon. Make your hotel reservations, contact your friends, and plan now to join us in September! If you have any questions, contact Vada Lou Earle ('85) in the Office of Alumni Activities at 800-752-8568 or earlevl@wfu.edu.
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Wake Forest moves to new records system
In July, the Alumni Records Office will transition to a new records system. For alumni, parents, and friends, the move should be invisible. Because demographic profiles with address and other information will simply move from the current system to the new one, Wake Foresters will continue to receive the Wake Forest Magazine, the What's New @ WFU e-newsletter (if we have your e-mail address on file), and other letters and notices. However, if you do notice a change in any Wake Forest communications after July 1, or if you see any errors, please contact the Alumni Records Office at alumrec@wfu.edu or (336) 758-5236 to make any necessary corrections.
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25 ways you can help Wake Forest
Do you want to help Wake Forest? The Alumni Council developed a list of "25 Ways You Can Help Wake Forest" to provide suggestions for alumni, parents, and friends to advance the mission of Wake Forest through their time, experience, and/or resources. Take a look at the list and see how you can help Wake Forest today!
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Wake Forest Club events in your area
Wake Forest Clubs foster camaraderie between alumni, parents, and friends of Wake Forest. The sponsored social activities, athletic events, and volunteer projects are a great way to connect with Wake Foresters in your area. Details on the Wake Forest Club nearest you | Top
SCHOOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY
The Babcock School: "It's All About Business"
Wake Forest's innovative summer program introduces new business concepts to underrepresented undergrads. Students attending the "It's All About Business" program are learning creative ways of expressing themselves—through business.
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The Divinity School: Bill & Judith Moyers Scholar Program established
James M. and Marilyn Dunn of Winston-Salem have given $100,000 to the Divinity School to establish the Bill & Judith Moyers Scholar Program, which will provide funding for one Divinity School student a year to serve as an intern at the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty in Washington, DC. The gift, which is intended to recognize the substantial contributions of award-winning journalist Bill Moyers and his wife, Judith, to American public life, will be open to student applicants in the spring of 2006.
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The School of Law: Springtime law events across the country
Springtime law alumni events have drawn an enthusiastic response from Philadelphia to Atlanta.
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The School of Medicine: School of Medicine Rises in NIH Funding
The Department of Public Health Sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has climbed to first in the nation in grant support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the School of Medicine ranked 32nd overall among American medical schools – its highest position ever – in NIH funding. Details | Top
ATHLETICS
 Sophomore Chris Paul is fourth pick in NBA draft
The New Orleans Hornets used the fourth pick in the NBA draft on sophomore Chris Paul, whom they hope will give them star quality at point guard. The Hornets went 18-64 last season. The 6-foot Paul is the quickest point guard in this draft and has every element except perhaps size. He has been likened to San Antonio's Tony Parker. A consensus All-American in 2005 as a sophomore and the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year as a freshman, Paul left Wake Forest with 948 career points, 395 assists and 160 steals. Details | Top
Season tickets for football are still available
Season tickets for football are still available. Ordering Information | Details on all Wake Forest sports | Top
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